Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic state, is home to more than a thousand distinct ethnic groups, each with its own set of artistic practices, cultural norms, and modes of creative expression that have been passed down through generations, evolving over time to incorporate new influences while retaining the core identities that make each community’s work unique. This incredible cultural diversity is reflected in every sound that emerges from the country, from local folk traditions performed at community gatherings to recorded works that reach global audiences, all carrying the imprint of the archipelago’s rich, layered history of exchange, creation, and cultural preservation.